Learning at Creekside

Bring your class to Creekside Discovery Centre for a learning experience they will never forget. From early years to secondary, our experienced and friendly team encourage curiosity, enthusiasm and excitement in the local area and wider world.

It's not too late to book a 2024 session...

Now offering half-day KS1 Pond Dipping and KS2 Nature Explorer sessions! Click on the age groups below to see full session information

We can provide tailored learning programmes for higher and adult education, please contact us at education@creeksidecentre.org.uk

EYFS & Key Stage 1Key Stage 2 Secondary schoolsUniversity Groups

To book please download and complete our Booking Enquiry Form and return it to education@creeksidecentre.org.uk

 

What we do

At Creekside we have been facilitating wild learning for over 20 years. We aim to give visitors of all ages a fun, hands-on experience in a unique wild environment. We have a range of outdoor learning experiences for all year groups that can be facilitated all year round. 

See for yourself the work that we do. Wearing waders whilst watching is optional!

Our facilities

  • Indoor learning space 
  • Private access point to Deptford Creek
  • Pond with dipping platform (wheelchair accessible)
  • Access to a nearby Nature Park
  • Urban wildlife site with over 300 species of wildflower and invertebrates
  • Safety equipment for all activities including waders and waterproofs for wading in the Creek
  • Indoor and outdoor lunch eating area

"A great interactive and hands on experience that our children will remember forever." - Visiting teacher, Rotherhithe Primary School

"It was a fantastic day for everyone. The children learned so much and had a wonderful experience. The centre is fantastic and all staff were marvellous." - Visiting teacher, Myatt Garden Primary School